Cambly

Full-Stack Engineer

San Francisco, California, United States

$130,000 – $160,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
EdTech, Online Learning, MarketplaceIndustries

Senior Frontend Engineer

Position Overview

Cambly is seeking a talented Senior Frontend Engineer passionate about revolutionizing English language learning. As part of a dynamic engineering team, you will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver high-performance features on a robust and scalable codebase. You will be a key contributor to feature development and have significant ownership of Cambly's entire Frontend platform. Our application is built using NextJS, React, and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

  • Conceive, design, build, and launch new user-facing features.
  • Lead the development of new features and improvements for Cambly’s Student and Tutor experience.
  • Optimize performance to ensure a smooth and high-quality teaching and learning experience.
  • Collaborate with product and design teams to build product experiences that help students find the perfect tutor, create learning plans, and build English fluency.
  • Maintain high code quality through code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices.

Example Projects

  • Building an engaging and effective tutor discovery experience.
  • Creating an AI-powered classroom experience with personalized lesson content.
  • Developing post-lesson activities tailored to individual learner improvement areas.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of full-stack development experience.
  • 2+ years of experience with React.
  • Experience working with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
  • Experience building and maintaining production systems using tools like Lighthouse, Sentry, New Relic, etc.
  • Good understanding of frontend technologies, patterns, and best practices.
  • Good understanding of backend systems, patterns, and best practices.
  • Passion for building products that have a real impact on users.

About Cambly

Our mission is to provide high-quality English education to every English learner worldwide, accessible at the touch of a button. We are building the world's largest English learning marketplace and school.

Life @Cambly

  • Funding: $60M VC backed.
  • Work Model: Hybrid First Company (Office days: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday).
  • Perks:
    • Daily catered lunch.
    • 100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision paid.
    • 401k matching (up to 4%).
    • Maternity and Paternity Paid Leave.
    • 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO).
    • 9 days of sick leave.
    • 10 company holidays plus an end-of-year shutdown.
    • Work from anywhere in the world for two weeks per year.
  • Impact: Help others around the world unlock economic opportunities by learning English.

Compensation Package

  • Base Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 USD
  • Equity: Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible for equity compensation and benefits.

Application Instructions

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Company Information

Cambly is a highly inclusive company and an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We believe that diverse teams and leadership are essential for business success. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and mindsets to join us in our mission to make high-quality English education accessible to all. Everyone is welcome here.

Location Type: (Not specified) Employment Type: FullTime

Skills

Full-stack development
React
TypeScript
NextJS
NoSQL
MongoDB
Lighthouse
Sentry
New Relic
Code reviews
Testing
Product development
Frontend development

Cambly

Online platform for English language tutoring

About Cambly

Cambly provides an online platform for learning English through one-on-one video chat sessions with native English speakers. Users can sign up for various subscription plans that offer different amounts of tutoring time, allowing them to choose options that fit their learning needs and budgets. The platform is user-friendly, enabling learners to connect with tutors instantly without prior scheduling, which is ideal for busy individuals. Cambly also offers specialized courses for children and provides services to organizations looking to enhance their employees' English proficiency. This combination of individual and B2B services sets Cambly apart from competitors, as it caters to a wide range of learners. The goal of Cambly is to make English language learning accessible and convenient for everyone.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$118.7MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

100% paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance - choose between HMO, PPO, and HDHP plans
HSA & FSA accounts
Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11+ Observed holidays and wellness days
Wellness & Fitness initiatives
Flexible time off
Casual, fun environment
Team events and family-friendly celebrations
Learning management systems
Employee referral program
Employee recognition program
Themed happy hours with food and drinks**
Onsite Mother's rooms and Serenity Rooms**
Onsite fitness center and showers**
Onsite cafe offering variety of meals including vegetarian and vegan options**
**Due to Covid restrictions, services are not being currently offered. They will resume upon return to onsite.

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Duolingo and Babbel.
Potential market saturation in Asia and Latin America.
Regulatory challenges in countries with strict data privacy laws.

Differentiation

Cambly offers on-demand access to native English tutors via video chat.
The platform provides flexible subscription plans catering to various learning needs and budgets.
Cambly's user-friendly interface allows instant tutor connections without prior scheduling.

Upsides

Cambly raised $60 million in funding from top-tier venture firms.
Partnership with EduSynch opens new revenue streams through online spoken English exams.
Growing global demand for English learning supports Cambly's market expansion.

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